The IndyCar Series (IZOD IndyCar Series), founded by Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony George, is the premier level of American open wheel racing organized by the Indy Racing League.
Competitors since 1996, the IndyCar Series and the Champ Car World Series (formerly CART) merged in 2008 and now form the current championship.
IndyCar Series teams include: A. J. Foyt Enterprises, Andretti Autosport, Conquest Racing, Dale Coyne Racing, De Ferran Luczo Dragon Racing, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, FAZZT Race Team, HVM Racing, KV Racing Technology, Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing, Panther Racing, Team Penske, Target Chip Ganassi Racing.
Previous winners include: Dario Franchitti, Scott Dixon, Sam Hornish, Jr., Dan Wheldon, Tony Kanaan, and others.